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SportsPhoto: NDTV CricketEngland batter Sophia Dunkley and Australia captain Sophie Molineux have set the highest base price of Rs 50 lakh for the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2027 player auction. The auction is scheduled to be held in Kochi, marking a significant event in women's cricket ahead of the tournament.
NDTV Cricket··Kochi
HealthPhoto: TOI WorldCaden Chau, a 17-year-old from Calgary, founded MakeAble to produce affordable assistive devices through 3D printing. Starting with a $50 second-hand printer, he has made over 600 devices, benefiting 400,000 people worldwide. Chau earned the Health for All Award for Health Equity and also started peer tutoring to support classmates academically.
TOI World··Calgary
WorldPhoto: The HinduKolkata Metro services on the North-South corridor were disrupted for about one hour on October 19, 2026, due to a technical glitch at Mahanayak Uttam Kumar station in Tollygunge. The disruption occurred around 5:31 p.m. during Maha Ashtami when many were visiting Durga Puja pandals. Services resumed fully by 6:23 p.m., with truncated operations between Maidan and Dakshineswar stations during the disruption.
The Hindu··Kolkata
SportsPhoto: HT SportsThe ATP Finals in Turin from November 15 to 22 still have five open spots. Novak Djokovic, a 24-time Grand Slam champion, is a key contender for qualification. Alexander Zverev, Carlos Alcaraz, and Ben Shelton have secured their places. Italy's Jannik Sinner, who qualified first by reaching the Wimbledon final, will miss the event due to a knee injury. Zverev recently won the US Open and secured the year-end No.1 ranking.
HT Sports··Turin
PoliticsPhoto: TOI WorldAn Indiana appeals court dismissed a malpractice lawsuit filed by two siblings against their father's estate planning lawyer. The case involved a trust set up in 2018, but the court ruled the siblings filed the claim too late, exceeding the two-year deadline. The previous ruling in favor of the attorney remains valid.
TOI World·
PoliticsPhoto: Deccan HeraldFormer Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister K S Eshwarappa alleged receiving two threatening calls on October 17, at 8:49 pm and 10:49 pm. He has approached the police for investigation and urged authorities to identify and take action against the callers. Police confirmed receiving the complaint and are investigating. Eshwarappa, an expelled BJP leader, said he did not request security but emphasized the need for action.
Deccan Herald··Shivamogga
NDTV Cricket··Kochi
Photo: NDTV CricketEngland batter Sophia Dunkley and Australia captain Sophie Molineux have set the highest base price of Rs 50 lakh for the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2027 player auction. The auction is scheduled to be held in Kochi, marking a significant event in women's cricket ahead of the tournament.
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